South Carolina / Department of Mental Health
Agency file
The Department of Mental Health oversees public health and medical services — disease prevention, clinics and hospitals, and health licensing and regulation.
In 2026, this agency had 1,806 employees with median total compensation of $65,856; the highest distinct record was $379,778.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 1,806 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($65,856) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.
What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.
The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $113,460 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $53,230. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).
The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.
Record list
Highest-paid first / page 4
Nurse Practitioner, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Christy Blair serves as a Nurse Practitioner, Non-Institutional. Their 2026 pay totaled $129,173.
Administrative Manager II/Department of Mental Health
Mary Jaskowski holds the role of Administrative Manager II at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $129,077.
Program Manager III/Department of Mental Health
Vicki Peterson Redding is a Program Manager III at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $128,846.
Program Manager III/Department of Mental Health
Ashley Lloyd holds the role of Program Manager III at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $128,812.
Nurse Practitioner, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Sharrell Odom serves as a Nurse Practitioner, Institutional. Their 2026 pay totaled $128,646.
Psychologist II/Department of Mental Health
Jessica Jorgenson is a Psychologist II at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $128,037.
Psychologist II/Department of Mental Health
Nina Maclean works as a Psychologist II for Department of Mental Health. Nina earned $128,037 in 2026.
Nurse Supervisor, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Caroline Akpan is a Nurse Supervisor, Institutional at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $126,844.
Nurse Supervisor, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Adedoyin Odubena is a Nurse Supervisor, Institutional at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $126,681.
Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Kafilat Ogunnaike holds the role of Registered Nurse, Institutional at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $126,151.
Nurse Practitioner, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Brynna Holland holds the role of Nurse Practitioner, Non-Institutional at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $125,636.
Nurse Practitioner, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Kristi West holds the role of Nurse Practitioner, Non-Institutional at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $125,625.
Pharmacist II/Department of Mental Health
Michael Ritchie Jr is a Pharmacist II at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $125,174.
Pharmacist I/Department of Mental Health
Ahmad Ismail is a Pharmacist I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $125,140.
Nurse Practitioner, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Celine Rivers serves as a Nurse Practitioner, Non-Institutional. Their 2026 pay totaled $124,354.
Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, John Edwards serves as a Registered Nurse, Institutional. Their 2026 pay totaled $124,185.
Nurse Practitioner, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Carroll Waiboer works as a Nurse Practitioner, Non-Institutional for Department of Mental Health. Carroll earned $124,067 in 2026.
Nurse Supervisor, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Shannon Purdy works as a Nurse Supervisor, Institutional for Department of Mental Health. Shannon earned $123,910 in 2026.
Pharmacist I/Department of Mental Health
Joycely Bowens works as a Pharmacist I for Department of Mental Health. Joycely earned $123,718 in 2026.
Pharmacist I/Department of Mental Health
Anita Gathers holds the role of Pharmacist I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $123,718.
Nurse Supervisor, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Chidi Abba holds the role of Nurse Supervisor, Institutional at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $123,578.
Pharmacist II/Department of Mental Health
Nolan Martin holds the role of Pharmacist II at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $123,360.
Nurse Practitioner, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Kendrick James serves as a Nurse Practitioner, Non-Institutional. Their 2026 pay totaled $123,135.
Program Manager II/Department of Mental Health
Stephanie Hinton is a Program Manager II at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $122,948.
Nurse Practitioner, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Linda Hentz is a Nurse Practitioner, Non-Institutional at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $122,431.
Psychiatrist/Department of Mental Health
Jane Alford holds the role of Psychiatrist at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $122,101.
Nurse Practitioner, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Akila Boozer serves as a Nurse Practitioner, Non-Institutional. Their 2026 pay totaled $121,724.
Program Manager III/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Tamara Starnes serves as a Program Manager III. Their 2026 pay totaled $121,176.
Program Manager III/Department of Mental Health
Kathy Hugg works as a Program Manager III for Department of Mental Health. Kathy earned $120,967 in 2026.
Nurse Practitioner, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Janice Reynolds holds the role of Nurse Practitioner, Non-Institutional at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $120,875.
Program Manager III/Department of Mental Health
Helene Goldsmith works as a Program Manager III for Department of Mental Health. Helene earned $120,000 in 2026.
Nurse Practitioner, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Karen Jackson works as a Nurse Practitioner, Institutional for Department of Mental Health. Karen earned $119,938 in 2026.
Nurse Supervisor, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
William Hulme is a Nurse Supervisor, Institutional at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $119,816.
Program Manager III/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Sarah Protheroe serves as a Program Manager III. Their 2026 pay totaled $119,458.
Pharmacist I/Department of Mental Health
Ann Barnes holds the role of Pharmacist I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $118,460.
Nurse Manager, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Amanda Clyburn works as a Nurse Manager, Institutional for Department of Mental Health. Amanda earned $118,425 in 2026.
Pharmacist I/Department of Mental Health
Victoria Taylor works as a Pharmacist I for Department of Mental Health. Victoria earned $118,401 in 2026.
Nurse Practitioner, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Lacey Wilbanks is a Nurse Practitioner, Institutional at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $117,300.
Nurse Practitioner, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Samantha Jones serves as a Nurse Practitioner, Non-Institutional. Their 2026 pay totaled $117,284.
Nurse Supervisor, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Agnes Bello is a Nurse Supervisor, Institutional at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $117,075.